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David Watt Oakes Sr.
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David Watt Oakes Sr.

February 29, 1944 - July 15, 2020

David Watt Oakes, Sr., 76, of Danville, VA departed this life on Wednesday July 15, 2020 after a brief illness. David was born in Danville, VA on February 29, 1944 a son of the late John William Oakes and Kathryn Donald Oakes. David served in the National Guard from 1965-1971. He was the owner operator of Oakes Auto Parts Inc. He was a charter member of North Main Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Danville Elks Lodge, Roman Eagle Masonic Lodge #122 A.F. & A.M. Danville Scottish Rite Bodies, and American Legion Post #325. On March 22, 1968, he married, Linda Campbell Oakes, who survives. Survivors also include a son, David W. Oakes, Jr., and wife, Grace, a daughter, Courtney Oakes Corrigan, and husband, Christian; a sister, Betty Jean Hirsch, six grandchildren, David W. Oakes, III, Anne Campbell Oakes, Faith Bransford Oakes, Noah James Oakes, Christian Joseph Corrigan, Jr., and Campbell David Corrigan. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, John William “Billy” Oakes, Jr. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM from the graveside at Highland Burial Park conducted by the Rev. Fred Unger and the Rev. Mike Hearp. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Oakes family.

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David Watt Oakes, Sr., 76, of Danville, VA departed this life on Wednesday July 15, 2020 after a brief illness. David was born in Danville, VA on February 29, 1944 a son of the late John William Oakes and Kathryn Donald Oakes. David served... View Obituary & Service Information

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